How would you like to have bluebirds as your neighbors?

Celebrate Earth Day with Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of Earth's most abundant and important tiny critters. You'll get to know who you're likely to find at Powhatan State Park or in your backyard depending on the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their fascinating adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

How would you like to celebrate Earth Day by helping out your neighbors?

Gather around the campfire as sun sinks low.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Would you like to explore our trails and meet new people?

What can we see, hear, smell, and possibly touch in nature? The goal of this guided hike is to stay as quiet as possible to avoid scaring away wildlife and to experience using our senses.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Spring has SPRUNG, and with it comes the much-anticipated arrival of candy-colored visitors from the tropics!

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Nature is magic.

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos of all kinds!

If you love birds, people who love birds, and moms, this is the event for you!

5/4 RESCHEDULED TO 5/11 DUE TO WEATHER Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls! As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

Warm nights combined with the lush, blooming meadows at Powhatan State Park make the perfect stage for dancing fireflies.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Otters, wildcats, and bears, oh my!

What would it be like to be able to see in the dark, strike prey like lightning, or soar through the air thousands of feet above the earth?

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Gather around the campfire as sun sinks low.

Would you like to explore our trails and meet new people?

This is the time when dandelions and other brightly colored flowers cover the landscape, and while many are considered weeds, they can be used to make beautiful art! Join a ranger to make your own "dandy lion" from the dandelions and other flowers that we collect from our fields and meadows and learn about the pollinators that visit them.

How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?

What can we see, hear, smell, and possibly touch in nature? The goal of this guided hike is to stay as quiet as possible to avoid scaring away wildlife and to experience using our senses.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Come out for a hike or a paddle and help clean the watershed by removing trash from trails or the river bank.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Help preserve the health of our local waterway, the mighty James River!

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

What can the rings inside a tree tell us about the life it lived?

Nature is magic.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

What do you know about Virginia's native predators?

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

You may think you know all about turtles, but come join us to discover how amazing they really are! How long can they really live?

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Gather around the fire with your fellow campers for s'mores and discovery.

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Nature is magic.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Join us after dark to observe moths and other insects of the night. Entomologists Dr.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Does Virginia even have any native lizards?

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Trees are amazing inside and out; science is still discovering just how incredible they are!

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Have you ever bumped into one of our tall bark-covered residents and wondered who it is you've just run into?

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Grab your inner-tube and come experience the beautiful James River on a guided tubing tour. Come ready to get wet and soak up the summer vibes. The trip includes interpretations of wildlife and the history of the many cultures have depended on the river.

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

We are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Water is known as the source of life, so how do we make sure we keep our precious waters healthy? Join us around the campfire as naturalist and educator Roger Pinholster shares wonders and wisdom about waters big and small.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Come take a walk with us under a starry sky to search for some of the park's most elusive night-time predators: owls!  As we walk along under the quiet cover of darkness, we'll listen for their haunting voices as they cry out across the landscape.

If you love nature and the outdoors, come check out the Friends of Powhatan State Park monthly meetings and gather with like-minded people who are passionate about supporting Virginia State Parks through volunteerism and legislation.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?